Most moles are completely harmless. In fact, the majority of the blemishes I see every week are benign and simply part of normal skin. But what matters most isn’t whether you have moles, it’s whether something has changed. When chatting to Dr Toby Nelson recently from Map My Mole, he stated that around 80% of cancerous moles are new ones that have developed, not an existing one, which I know from experience when talking to clients, they are mostly under the impression that melanoma can only develop in an existing mole. In general, your skin is very good at staying consistent. So when something shifts, grows, darkens or behaves differently,

Stubborn White Bumps? Milia Removal with Diathermy If you notice small, stubborn white bumps just under the surface of your skin, they are most likely milia. They are small, keratin-filled cysts that often appear around the eyes and cheeks. Unlike a typical blemish that may be growing out of the skin or on top of the skin, milia are trapped under a thin layer of skin, meaning you can’t just squeeze them out, and in fact, attempting to do so can lead to scarring and inflammation. I have seen this many times in the clinic. Using diathermy, the method I use in the clinic. These milia can be treated non-invasively,

If you’ve noticed a small, firm, flesh-colored bump on your nose or somewhere on the face that just won’t go away, you aren’t alone. Many people mistake these for common moles. However, these stubborn spots can often be fibrous papules, which are a benign skin growth. Incredibly common but equally frequently misunderstood. What is the Difference? Mole or Fibrous Papule It’s easy to see why they get confused, but under the surface, they are quite different. Moles: These are made of melanocytes (pigment-producing cells). They are usually brown or tan in colour although can also be skin coloured. These can change shape or colour over time. Because they involve pigment